Famous Georgia natives — actress Julia Roberts and R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe — accompanied second gentleman Doug Emhoff at events in metro Atlanta and Athens, Ga., on Thursday, wrapping up two days of campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in the state.

Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.

The rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be in flux across the U.S. with a new flurry of developments.

In 2023, 7.6% of U.S. adults said they align themselves with the LGBTQ+ community, compared to 3.5% in 2012, the first year Gallup collected such metrics. That figure has grown every year since 2012.

Gay and trans migrants often faced violence in their home countries. Many face similar persecution from their countrymen in the U.S.

Georgia can resume enforcing its new law banning hormone treatments for transgender children, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

A nightclub owner, artist and newly elected government official is joining Pride festivities as other U.S. cities consider appointing drag laureates.

India's Supreme Court decriminalized gay sex in 2018. In January, the court accepted a petition from four LGBTQ couples to legalize same-sex marriage. It is set to hear arguments on Monday.

YA phenom Adam Silvera has a new novel out Oct. 4. It's a prequel to his blockbuster They Both Die At the End, which is still on The New York Times bestsellers list after more than two years.

This year, for the first time, Macon Pride features a bit of theater, a performance of "Friend of the Groom." It's the story of a wedding between a gay white man and a Japanese woman who needs to marry an American to stay in the U.S. What is supposed to be a small wedding turns into an elaborate event. Starring in this one man performance is Mark Mobley, a writer and director of marketing and communications at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Mobley spoke with GPB's Peter Biello.

As some evangelicals push to restrict civil rights for trans people, other Christians use similar sacred texts and traditions to build a theology that embraces trans lives as part of God's creation.

Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome.

Thursday on Political Rewind: As Pride Month comes to an end, our special panel looks at the state of affairs for LGBTQ+ Georgians. While the legislature is more diverse than ever, issues including hostility to trans athletes and Clarence Thomas' call to reexamine Obergefell (the case that legalized same sex marriage) bring concern.

 

The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.